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Overview

The Rhinard Cannon is a ranged weapon in Crimson Desert with an Attack Power of 13 and a Critical Rate bonus at Level 1. Despite being classified as a ranged weapon, the Rhinard Cannon functions as a versatile tool in Kliff's arsenal. It can fire projectiles that deal significant single-target damage and stagger enemies, making it effective for both opening engagements and crowd control.

The Rhinard Cannon is particularly popular in early-game spear builds. Players can use the cannon's projectile to stagger an enemy at range, then close in with a spear for melee follow-up strikes. This combination of ranged stagger and melee combo chaining makes the Rhinard Cannon a standout weapon for aggressive, versatile playstyles.

Stats

QuestLog Stats

The following stats are sourced from QuestLog database records for Rhinard Cannon.

Enhancement Levels

How to Obtain

Crafting

The Rhinard Cannon can be crafted at a Blacksmith using the following materials:

To unlock the recipe, you will need to have read the crafting manual Two Handed Weapons of the World Vol. 1. This book can be found through exploration or purchased from equipment shops.

Refinement and Upgrades

The Rhinard Cannon supports 10 refinement levels and 5 Abyss Core slots. Refinement increases the base Attack Power, making the cannon's projectile hit harder with each upgrade. The 5 core slots can be used to enhance the Critical Rate further, add stagger chance, or boost elemental damage for more powerful ranged shots.

Combat Tips

The Rhinard Cannon works best as part of a hybrid melee-ranged loadout. Open with a cannon shot to stagger a target from distance, then immediately switch to a melee weapon to capitalize on the stagger with a full combo chain. The projectile fires using a specific button combination during combat, so players should practice the input until it becomes second nature. The Critical Rate Level 1 bonus means some cannon shots will deal extra damage, which can make the opening stagger hit particularly punishing. For Kliff spear builds, the Rhinard Cannon is considered one of the best early-game ranged options due to its accessibility through crafting and its strong synergy with spear counter-attacks.

Weapon Classification

The Rhinard Cannon belongs to the Hand Cannon weapon class. Hand cannons are heavy ranged weapons that fire explosive projectiles dealing area-of-effect damage on impact. Unlike bows and firearms, hand cannons have slower reload times but compensate with higher per-shot damage and stagger potential. The cannon shot is triggered through the stab attack input while the weapon is equipped. Cannon shots are infinite; there is no ammunition count or cooldown limiting how often you can fire.

Refinement Progression

The Rhinard Cannon can be refined at a blacksmith up to +10. Each refinement level increases the base Attack Power. The full progression is as follows:

At +10 refinement, the Rhinard Cannon's Attack Power roughly triples from its base value, and its Critical Rate increases from Level 1 to Level 3. The total investment in materials and coins is significant, so consider whether to fully refine the standard version or save resources for the Finest variant.

Finest Rhinard Cannon

The Finest Rhinard Cannon is a superior variant found inside a hidden dungeon called Wyvern's Sanctum in the Delesyia region. It comes with higher base stats than the craftable version and does not require crafting materials to obtain.

How to Reach Wyvern's Sanctum

1. Travel to the Abyss Nexus northwest of Three Brothers Cliff in the Delesyia region (far southwest of the map, near Dewhaven).

2. Head northeast along the cliff edge toward a visible fortress.

3. Drop into the tunnel below the fortress to enter Wyvern's Sanctum.

Dungeon Obstacles

Wyvern's Sanctum contains two main obstacles before the treasure:

• Torch Puzzle: Two wall-mounted torch sconces sit on opposite walls near a locked door. Shoot or light both torches to open the door.

• Saw Blade Trap: A row of saw blades sweeps back and forth across the corridor. Watch the pattern, wait for the blades to reach the far side, then sprint through the gap.

• Secret Room: After clearing the saw blades, look for a handle on the left wall at the far end of the room. Operating it opens a hidden door leading to the treasure.

The chest at the end contains the Finest Rhinard Cannon along with a Palmar Pill as a bonus reward.

Advanced Combat Techniques

The Rhinard Cannon excels as a combat opener that controls the flow of battle. Here are specific techniques for maximizing its effectiveness:

• Stagger into Spear Combo: Fire a cannon shot to stagger a target, then immediately switch to a spear and execute a full combo chain while the enemy is reeling. This is the core technique for spear builds that use the Rhinard Cannon.

• Opening Burst: At the start of any encounter, fire one or two cannon shots before enemies close to melee range. The stagger from the impact buys time to position yourself.

• Crowd Scatter: Against groups of enemies, aim cannon shots at the center of the cluster. The area-of-effect damage and stagger can disrupt multiple targets at once, breaking their formation.

• Critical Exploitation: The Critical Rate bonus means some shots deal extra damage. At higher refinement levels with Abyss Cores boosting Critical Rate further, cannon shots can deal devastating opening hits.

Comparison With Other Hand Cannons

The Rhinard Cannon is one of 16 hand cannons available in Crimson Desert. As an early-game option, it is accessible through basic crafting materials. Other notable hand cannons include the Air Blaster, Bismuth Cannon, and Wyvern Blaster. The Orc Blaster, which is the starting weapon for the character Oongka, has the highest base Attack Power (22) among hand cannons but becomes available much later in the story. For early and mid-game, the Rhinard Cannon (or its Finest variant) remains one of the best ranged options.